Milieu

Etymology
19th century, from.

Pronunciation

 * Trisyllabic pronunciation is rare.
 * Trisyllabic pronunciation is rare.

Noun

 * 1)  atmosphere, ambiance, environment, setting (in general)
 * 2) a specific social environment or setting
 * 3)  underworld; demimonde; world of crime, drugs, and/or prostitution
 * 1)  underworld; demimonde; world of crime, drugs, and/or prostitution
 * 1)  underworld; demimonde; world of crime, drugs, and/or prostitution
 * 1)  underworld; demimonde; world of crime, drugs, and/or prostitution